The band drew upon a variety of stylistic influences over the course of their career, including 1960s beat music, soul, rhythm and blues and psychedelic rock, as well as 1970s punk and new wave. The trio was known for its melodic pop songs, its distinctly English flavour and its mod image. The band launched the career of Paul Weller, who went on to form The Style Council and later had a successful solo career. Weller wrote and sang most of The Jam’s original compositions, and he played lead guitar, using a Rickenbacker. Bruce Foxton provided backing vocals and prominent basslines, which were the foundation of many of the band’s songs, including the hits "Down in the Tube Station at Midnight", "The Eton Rifles", "Going Underground" and "Town Called Malice".
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Move On Up )
The Jam Lyrics
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Your folks might understand you by and by
Move on up towards your destination
You may find from time to time
Complications
Bight your lip and take a trip
Though there may be wet road ahead
You cannot slip
Into the steeple of beautiful people
Where there's only one kind
So hush now child and don't you cry
Your folks might understand you by and by
Just move on up and keep on wishing
Remember your dreams are your only schemes
So keep on pushing
Take nothing less - not even second best
And do not obey - you must have your say
You can past the test
Move on up!
The Jam's song "Move On Up" is an uplifting message encouraging listeners to persevere and achieve their dreams. The song urges individuals to move forward despite any obstacles that may arise. The lyrics suggest that although there may be difficulties and setbacks, one should not lose sight of their ambitions and goals.
The opening lines of the song, "Hush now child and don't you cry, your folks might understand you by and by," acknowledges the struggles that may come with trying to achieve your goals, but suggests that with time and perseverance, those around you may eventually understand and support your ambitions. The song encourages listeners to "move on up towards your destination," remain optimistic despite "complications," and to "take a trip" even if there may be "wet roads ahead." The song suggests that one can "find peace" and be surrounded by "beautiful people" who accept and embrace individuality.
The chorus of "Move On Up" strongly reinforces the message of the song, urging listeners to "take nothing less - not even second best" and to "not obey" but rather to stand up for one's beliefs and have a voice. The lyrics express the importance of staying true to oneself, taking risks, and working hard to achieve one's aspirations.
In summary, The Jam's "Move On Up" promotes strength, perseverance, and positivity in the face of adversity, and encourages listeners to keep pushing towards their goals and aspirations, no matter what obstacles may arise.
Line by Line Meaning
Hush now child and don't you cry
Be calm and don't cry
Your folks might understand you by and by
Your parents will eventually understand you
Move on up towards your destination
Go ahead towards your goal
You may find from time to time Complications
You might face some difficulties along the way
Bight your lip and take a trip
Endure the hardships and keep moving forward
Though there may be wet road ahead You cannot slip
Even if the road is slippery, don't lose your footing
So move on up and peace you will find
Continue towards your goal and you will find peace
Into the steeple of beautiful people Where there's only one kind
Reach to the top among the like-minded successful people
Just move on up and keep on wishing
Always keep working and dreaming for your goal
Remember your dreams are your only schemes So keep on pushing
Don't stop pushing yourself to achieve your dreams
Take nothing less - not even second best
Don't accept anything less than the best
And do not obey - you must have your say
Speak up for yourself and don't follow blindly
You can pass the test
You can overcome any challenge
Move on up!
Move forward towards success!
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CURTIS MAYFIELD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
山下眞史
#忘却の際 壱九
今夜最後の曲です。
まだまだいまして…。もう少し名前を挙げます。
プロ野球の山本の浩司、落合の博満、野茂の英雄、鈴木一朗のイチローのイチ、イチの嫁さん、羽生の善治、真鍋大度丸、猪子寿之、長谷川真也、須藤元気丸、川村元気丸、速水浩平、西畠清順、出雲充、弟：山下智史、弟の嫁：山下優、弟たちの子供：山下絵丸、妹：山下惠莉、山下太郎、柴崎岳、三浦知良のカズゥー、中村俊輔、遠藤保仁、布袋の寅泰、山下久美子のクミちゃん、伊坂幸太郎の幸ちゃん、西村の賢太、西加奈子ちゃん、西川美和ちゃん、中村の正人、吉田の美和ちゃん、西川、更にetc.ねんです、今夜は。
そして、三番目の嫁、山下玲奈（旧姓：能年）が今、後片付けの指示を店員の一人、ハリウッド女優の一人ストリープのメリルに出しました。僕は恐れ多くて言えませんが、玲奈は見た目とのギャップが面白いんです。
そろそろ店を閉めますので、今夜はこの辺で…。
気を付けてお帰り下さい。
bethany3844
Weller has a great feel for soul music; I generally hate covers, but his are the best.
Lee Saunders
It doesn't matter that I prefer the original version, this is easily one of my favourite ever cover versions
Moses Berkowitz
Never heard the Mayfield version until years after this one. I love this one because of its energy; Weller had such a sense of urgency in his early days. Love it.
TheAwkardBalloon
Great version and i admire the bravery of Weller if he got this wrong he would have been torn too bits!
cryptsub
Wow, they really do the song justice.
Mn Rz
Great cover!!!
Northern soul style
keepthefaith2day
A great song given a huge shot of adrenaline- fan bloody tastic. Anybody remember this being performed on the first edition of the Tube back in '82?
khaniboy
Beautiful cover!! 👌🏻
Big Todd
I love it!
Max Witriol
even better than the original - so fresh and sharp bursting with energy. Love the middle extended break